Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 42,209, William Goodell, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Goodell, William
S. 42,209
CONTENTS

Let to H. M. Jackson H. L. Apr. 7. 1836 - Aug. 31. 1841 removed to Pittsburgh, Pa. Notified him of his pension from 4 March 1841 by Wm. Beahm Notification sent to him Oct. 13. 1840 at Granger - Medina County Ohio - on 6th Sept. 1841 - Pen Age 20. July 1841.
01 Pittsburgh agency. 8,523
Massachusetts
William Goodell
4
Templeton in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded Colonel A. Jackson of the Mass. line, for the term of two years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 nd of March 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th of March 1819 and sent to P. Strong Esq. Leominster, Mass.
  Arrears to 4th of March 1819  83. 116    Semi-annual all'ce ending 4th Sept. 1819  118. 00     201. 16  
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }

Edward Bangs, Esq; Judge, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
William Goodell, Massachusetts line, Revolutionary Claim.
Not found on the rolls of Col. Michael Jackson's regiment.
Will in Goodell
See endorsement in the case of Benjamin Nichols.
There was a claim for 1782 the amount of £100 for 3 months service the amount

I Jotham Sawyer of Templeton in the county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawfull age do testify and say, that according to my best recollection, William Goodell of Templeton within named in the year 1781 enlisted in the Continental service of the United States, for the term of three years, and that said William continued in the said service about two years and nine months, that he was discharged when hostilities with Great Britain ended, at which time he returned to Templeton. And further the deponent saith not. Jotham Sawyer
Worcester ss On the twentieth day of April in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and eighteen The aforesaid deponent, was cautioned, examined and sworn to the truth of the deposition aforesaid by him subscribed. Before me Thomas Fisher Justice of the peace

I Ezekiel Perham of Athens-state of Vermont and county of Windham of lawful age, do testify & say, that, I think, in April A.D. 1781 I joined the continental army at West Point, being enlisted for the term of three years. that immediately after joining the army I became acquainted with Mr. William Goodell, now living at Templeton Massachusetts county of Worcester. that we both belonged to the eighth Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col. Michael Jackson. that I was in the same company with the said Goodell under Capt. Carr, Capt. Abbott, & Capt. Hobbey that I saw him frequently during the time, for which we were enlisted, that is till December 1783, when most of the army was disbanded, & we received our discharges signed by Gen. Knox & Capt. Hobbey. I cannot testify but think I saw said Goodell's discharge, which he says is now lost. And further the deponent saith not
October 15 th 1818
Ezekiel Perham
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Westminster ss. Templeton October 15 th 1818 Then Ezekiel Perham personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me and I further certify that in my opinion the said deponent is a person of veracity in whom affidavit the fullest confi- dence may be placed.
Thomas Fisher Justice of Peace

Ezekiel Perkins's Disposition

State of Massachusetts
I William Goodell
a Citizen of the United States, now resident at
Taunton in the County of Bristol in the State aforesaid, do on oath
testify and declare, that in the War of the Revolution, on the twentieth day of March
in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty one
I entered and was engaged in the Continental service of the United States on the
continental establishment, and served accordingly from that time to the twenty eighth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty three
as a private soldier against the common enemy, without any interruption or absence: that I belonged to Captain Lewis Company
in the 1st Regiment commanded by Colonel Michael Jackson in the Second Brigade commanded by Brigadier General Parsons, Massachusetts Line
and that I left the service on the twenty eighth or twenty ninth day of December
1783 and that, by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and poverty, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support, being now of the age of
Sixty years old the ninth day of July last
And I hereby relinquish all claims to every pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, if any may be or hath been so allowed.
William Goodell
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this 22 nd day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen pursuant to a law of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," made and passed on the 18th of March, A. D. 1818, personally appeareth before me, William Goodell of Taunton
the County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts Edward Youngs Judge of Genl Court Comrs Western Circuit the abovenamed William Goodell
and after due examination and caution to testify and declare the whole truth, he maketh oath to the declaration aforesaid, and subscribes the same in my presence; and, on examination duly made by me the said Judge, it appeareth to my satisfaction that the said declaration is true.
With the seal of said Court Edward Youngs

174 William Goodell
Respectfully
Yours truly
26 Mch 19

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
MIDDLESEX, ss.
At the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Middle Circuit, begun and holden at Concord, within and for the County of Middlesex, on the second Monday of June A. D. 1820.
Before the Hon. SAMUEL DANA, Esquire, Chief Justice, and
WILLIAM WETMORE, and } Associate Justices
STEPHEN MINOT, Esquires, } of said Court.
In open Court here, being a Court of Record for said Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, William Goodell resident in
Marlborough -
in said Circuit, who is named in Pension Certificate No. 8573. now in his possession, of which the following is a true copy, to wit,
WAR DEPARTMENT.....REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, William Goodell Private in the army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the twenty second day of April one thousand eight hundred and nine teen. Given at the War Office of the United States, this twenty ninth day of March. one thousand eight hundred and nine teen.
J. C. CALHOUN, Secretary of War,"
appears, and exhibits to the Court here a Schedule, subscribed by him, as follows, to wit,
SCHEDULE,
containing his whole estate and income, his necessary clothing and bedding excepted, to wit,
One promissory note made payable to him and signed by David Goodale dated Sep 11 A D 1819. on interest for the sum of $400.00
One other promissory note payable to him signed by Isaac Stratton dated May 8 1840 on interest for the sum of $20.00
Interest on said note of $400 up to the 1st day of July A D 1840 1 92
do on said note of $20 up to the 1st day of July A D 1840 0 16
$67 08
William Goodell

11 And the said William Goodale being duly sworn, doth on his oath declare that he served in the war of the Revolution three years and six months at Danclies M a two months, at Tienderoga five months, at Saratoga about six weeks at the Capture of Burgoyne's Army at Albany fourteen days, upon the continental establishment two years and nine months, he entered the service in March 1781 was in the company of Capt Caver Col Michael Jackson's Regt of the M a then in Capt Abbot's company then in Capt Hovey's company from which he was discharged. He is now sixty three years old by occupation a husbandman but feeble in health having had his skull broken and he is also afflicted with hernia. He has no family with him.
William Goodell
Declared sworn to before S d D a Judge 11 o

and at the same time he produces to the Court here the following Oath, taken and subscribed by him, before the Hon. Samuel Dana a Judge of said Court as aforesaid, to wit,
" I, William Goodell do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. So help me GOD.
William Goodell
Middlesex ss. C. C. C. P. June Term, A. D. 1820
Then the abovenamed William Goodell took and subscribed the aforewritten Oath before me,
Sam. Dana Judge of said Court.
I, ABRAHAM BIGLOW, Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is
sixty two dollars & eight cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Cambridge, in said County of Middlesex, on this 20th day of July 1820 .
Attr.
Abraham Biglow

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Goodell a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( or his widow's ) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. 42209
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ 2 mos. ✓ at Dorchester ✓   ✓ 5 " ✓ P'nduoga ✓   1777 6 mos. ✓ Saratoga ✓   ✓ 2 " ✓ Albany ✓   Mch 20 1781 to Dec 27 1783 enl as marlow- Private { Captain Carr Stephen Allot Hilly Michael Jackson (Mass. Co.)  
Battles engaged in, capture of Burgoyne. Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ Date of application for pension, Feb. 22, 1818. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Hanfield in Mass. Age at date of application, Jan. 1818 1787.
Remarks: in 1841 he removed to Bangor, Me. and in 1842 to Ohio, where his children were raised, of whom S. M. Goodell is the only one whose name is stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
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June 17, 1925
Mrs. W. Hunt c/o Mrs. Wilbur Jones 215 High St Klamath Falls, Ore.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 42309, it appears that William Goodell was born July 9, 1757, place not stated.
during the Rev. He served two months at Dorchester, five months at Ticonderoga; in 1777 six weeks at Saratoga when the army was captured  at the capture of Burgoyne and two weeks at Albany, dates of enlistment and discharge not stated. and names of officers
He enlisted at Marlborough, Massachusetts March 20, 1781 and served as a private until December 27, 1783 in Captains Carr, Stephen Abbot and Hobby's Companies, Colonel Michael Jackson's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application
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executed April 22, 1818, while a resident of Templeton, Massachusetts.
In 1841, he moved to Medina County, Ohio, where his sons resided. J. W. Goodell is the only one whose name is stated. The name of soldier's wife is not on record.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
April 19, 1926.
Mrs. H. A. Friesler, 1214 6 th St. S. Fargo, N. Dak.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 42209, it appears that William Goodell was born July 9, 1757, place not stated.
He served during the Revolution two months at Dorchester, five months at Ticonderoga, six weeks at Saratoga in 1777 when Burgoyne's Army was captured and two weeks at Albany, dates of enlistment and discharge and names of officers not stated.
He enlisted at Marlborough, Massachusetts, March 20, 1781 and served until December 27, 1783, as a private in Captains Carr, Stephen Abbot and Hobbey's Companies, Colonel Michael Jackson's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 22, 1818, while a resident of Templeton, Massachusetts.
In 1841, he moved to Medina County, Ohio, where his sons resided. J. W. Goodell is the only one whose name is stated. the name of soldier's wife is not on record.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
See New Letter May between Section, Form - MS 690
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Klamath Falls Oregon
April 9- 1925
Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me a copy of the Pension application of William Goodell who was my great great grandfather. He enlisted at Marlboro Massachusetts and was

granted a pension in 1818. I wish to join the D. A. V. society on the record provided I can give special proof of same.
Thanking you in advance for an early reply, I am,
Yours very Truly Ethel L. Bunt
Address Mrs. Warren Bunt To Mrs. Wilbur Jones 215 High Street Klamath Falls - Oregon.

CHIEF'S DESK RECORD OCT 24 1921 DIVISION U. S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS
CHIEF'S DESK RECORD OCT 24 1921 DIVISION U. S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Storm Lake, Iowa 107 Hon. Commr of Pensions, MK 27 Washington D.C. Dear Sir: Repd att'd Rev MK 1
How must we proceed to get the war record of William Goodell, a soldier of the Revolution, who was, we believe, living at Templeton, Mass, when he entered the service? Kindly advise, and oblige, yours very truly,
Mrs. M. L. LaGrange 311, W. Lake Shore Drive,

Ozark Mo
March 4 th
1886
Hon. The Commissioner of Pensions Washington D C
Dear Sir:- Mr William
Goodell was a soldier in the Revolutionary War - a private - with pension of 8 dollars a month - His descendants desire as much of his military history as you may be able to give - Mr Goodell belonged to a Massachusetts Regiment Can the Commissioner furnish a copy of his enlistment, and a copy of his discharge papers?
We all shall be greatly obliged.
I am a grandson of William Goodell very respectfully
Edwin H Pound late Capt. Co C 24 th Iowa Vol Infantry -

Respectfully referred to Chief Old War & Navy Div., for his consideration and such action as he may deem proper One dollar bill has this day been returned to Mrs. Roeder.
A. H. Thompson Rept. M. Chief Finance Div.
Oct. 31, 1906.

No 7474
Bellingham National Bank BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON
VICTOR A. ROEDER, PRESIDENT WILLIAM G. BROWN, VICE PRESIDENT
F. F. HANDSCHY, CASHIER P. W. STRADER, ASST CASHIER
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Oct. 31. 1906. One dollar bill returned to Mrs. Effie B. Roeder. K. M. Fin. Div.
October 30th 1906.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Enclosed please find one dollar, kindly send me a Certificate of Revolutionary War service of William Goodale Gordell of Marlborough who served in the war at various times between 1775 & 1781. and after-wards drew a pension. I would like a copy of his original application for pension as I wish to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Yours Truly,
Mrs. Effie B. Roeder. 2405 Elizabeth St. Bellingham, Wash.

E. A. ZUFELT ATTORNEY AT LAW 802 NORTH EIGHTH STREET
Sheboygan, Wis Feb. 19, 1906.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: Can I obtain from your office a certified copy of pension certificate of William Goodell, who was a pensioner as a Revolutionary soldier? He served three years in the War of the Revolution, and died at Templeton, Massachusetts, on the 4th of July, 1843. If I cannot obtain a certified copy of the certificate, can I obtain other proof of his service from your office? If so, what is the expense?
The proof is wanted for the purpose of application by myself and sisters for membership in the Daughters of the Revolution.
Yours truly,
(Miss) E. Zufelt

H 2 209
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H 2,209
William Goodell
Dr. Rev. Pres.
Act:
18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol.
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301
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Hist. to Miss E. A.
Mar. 9, 1906.
1906 Nov. 7- Hist. to Mrs. E. B. Roeder.
1916 Mch. 20. Hist. to Edwin H. Pond. f.
1921 Nov. 14 Hist. to Mrs. M. L. Sa Grange - Rev
Stamp returned
1925 June 17 Hist. to Mrs. W. Hunt aunts.
1926 Apr. 19 -
Hist. to Mrs.
H. C. Presler
(see her letter
in Calvin's case
Preston W2690)

Aug 14 1844
Dear Sir
Yours
W. Lewis To the Hon. Secretary of War, Warren Office, Washington.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex ss. On the six day of August 1841 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Middlesex Personally appeared William Goodell who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company Commanded by Captains Colson, Abbot, and Hovey, in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Michael Jackson, in the service of the U. S. A., that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Massachusetts, from whence he now intends to remove, that he now intends to reside in the State of Ohio, in the County of Medina, where he intends to remain, and wishes his Pension to be there payable in future.
The following are his reasons for removing from Massachusetts to Ohio, viz - he has no children in or near Massachusetts, but has sons living in the State of Ohio, and he wishes to go and spend his days with them - William Goodell Witness Nathaniel Longley
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid
Nicholson B. Procter Justice of Peace
Middlesex ss. August 6 th 1841 Personally appeared the above named Nathaniel Longley, and made oath that the above William Goodell, is the identical Pensioner described in the above affidavit - and I certify that the said Nathaniel Longley is a person of veracity and a competent witness
Nicholson B. Procter Justice of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Ss.
I Elias Thurney Clerk of the Superior Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the county of Middlesex, do hereby certify that Nicholson B. Proctor Esq. is a Justice of the Peace within said county, duly commissioned & qualified, and that his name subscribed to the within certificates is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the seventh day of August 184.
E. Thurney

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commisr. of Pensions Washington

Marlborough. Middlesex Co. Mass ts August 26 th 1835
Sir
Please to forward a brief Certificate, of the time I served in the Revolutionary War. If the Records on file should exhibit the same —
I would state for the information of the Dept t that I enlisted in this Town of Marlborough, for three years on or about the 20 th of March 1781, and served until the last of December 1783 — My first Capt was Carr. — second, Abbott; Third Hobby, of the 8 th Mass ts Regt; Consolidated down to the 4 th , Commanded by Colonel Michael Jackson.
Please to forward to Mr. R. Baldwin at Boston, the above named Certificate, as evidence in support of My claim to a gratuity from this Commonwealth — 1 th , under a Resolve for that purpose.
I have lost my discharge which I read at the time I left service, — and have no satisfactory evidence to present in support of said claim unless I can obtain the above mentioned Certificate
Please to answer this and forward the same to my friend Mr. Reuben Baldwin at Boston.
I would state that very I am a Pensioner of the United States, under the Act of March 1818. —
Very Respectfully Sir I am your obedient servant William Goodell
Hon. J. L. Edwards Esq r Comm r of Pensions Washington

Sept 20
map - to obtain land.
Hon. J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions Washington

Boston, Massachusetts
August 28 th 1835
Sir
I transmit herewith two letters for the purpose of obtaining evidence of service of two soldiers of the Revolutionary Army:—The first is William Goodell of Marlborough Middlesex County Mass s ; A surviving soldier; & a Pensioner of the United States, under the Act 1818.—Whose desire is expressed in his letter, herewith enclosed
The second is to request a copy of the Discharge of Joseph Willis, late of Sandwich Mass s , for the purpose of aiding Lucy Willis his widow, in obtaining the gratuity &c.
From some vague information this day recd, I am led to believe said Joseph Willis served in Capt Larnads Company of Col Henry Jacksons Mass s Regiment, untill December 1743. but how long he served in said Regiment does not appear — Should it appear that his services did not amount to two years and six months, no Copy, or Certificate will be necessary
Please to answer this and forward the same to me at this place
Very Respectfully Sir I am your Obedient Servant
Reuben Baldwin
J. L. Edwards Esq r Comm r of Pensions Washington
26 3/4 1-8 8- 1.60 53 10.13

Granger Cl Aug. 27 } Mr. Goodell Dear
Secretary of War Washington City D.C.
6. Sep 1841
6 Sep 1841 Pioneer Office
228

Granger Medina Co. O.
In the War. The Secretary of War William Goadell Sir. In my letter, a few days since, I mentioned, of the Massachusett Agency, as removed to this place. I said the removal of his days. Since on the day of his leaving Massachusetts, he made a request to be transferred to the Ohio Agency. He does not know whether the transfer has been made or not.
It would be more convenient to draw his money at Pittsburgh. I believe all the Pensions in this region draw their money there. Will you have the kindness to give me immediate information on this subject. I also whether he must draw his next payment 4 th Sept. at Boston or elsewhere.
Yours Affec. Servt.
J. W. Goadell

John
Free G. Thung.
Mr. Edwards.
John
Of the Pension Office
Washington

Leominster Ms. March 5.
Sir.
I transmit the papers in the case of William Goodell with the additional testimony of John Scott. His testimony, I presume will remove the last objection which was made to the papers.
Yours respectfully
Solo Thory.

apl 1.
Wm Goodell
26 Marl R Nashv
Miss Penrose Columbia Tenn
Am Jackson HN

House of Representatives Mar 31. 13/
Dear Sir
Will you have the kindness to send me the information asked for in the enclosed and much oblige very respectfully
Your obedient servant William Jackson
James L. Edwards Esq Con d Ponsa

Merchants Bank, Boston, 24 th Augst. 41.
Sir,
Your letter of the 20 th inst. is recd. In reply I have to state that William Goodell a pensioner now on the Roll of this Agency at eight dollars per month has been paid up to the 4 th of March last.
I am very resp. Your obedt. Servt.
W. Franklin Haver Pension Agent
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

26. Aug 1841.
Boston Agent. time of payment to Mrs Goodell Merrart
J. L. Shuraff Bank of Business Washington D.C.
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Deposition of John Scott —
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I John Scott of Peterborough in the County of Hillsboro' and State of New Hampshire age of fifty four years of age testify and say that in the seventeen hundred and eighty one in the month of May I became a Soldier in the eighth Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col. Mehseel Jackson. I was immediately detached from said Regiment and attached to Col. Seammels command and did not again join said Jackson's Regiment until the month of November following when I again joined said Regiment at West Point and was a soldier in the company called Capt. Gans Company commanded by Lieut. Thomas Gortse and afterwards by Capt. Stephen Abbott. at or about this time I became acquainted with William Goodell now of Templeton County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts who was a Soldier in the same company with myself in which company the said Goodell and myself both continued until we were discharged in December seventeen hundred and eighty three and

and I further say that at the time aforesaid I was acquainted with the said Goodell for more than two years together - and that during the whole of that time he was a soldier in the continental service in the Regiment and Company afore- said - And further saith not - John Scott
State of New Hampshire
Cheshire. February 2, 1819 The above named John Scott personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him sub- scribed - Before E Dunbar Jus. Pac.
And I further certify that the said Deponent is a respectable Magistrate in said County of Hillsborough and sustains a fair reputation - That I am personally acquainted with him and that he is a gentleman of undoubted veracity - E Dunbar Jus. Pac.

State of New Hampshire Grafton ss -
I Levi Chamberlain Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for said County hereby certify that Elijah Duncal Esquire of Kennebec in said County is a Justice of the peace for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that the certificate hereto annexed is in his hand writing and sub- scribed by his proper hand.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the said Court this second day of February A.D. 1800
Levi Chamberlain

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER, ss.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Judicial Courts holding within and for said County of Worcester , certify, that John W. Sikes and Thomas Fisher Esq. , before whom the annexed Affidavits have been made, are Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified for the purpose, acting under the authority of this Commonwealth, and that their names subscribed thereto are their own proper signatures—
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County seal, this seventeenth day of October , A. D. 1818!
Application of } William Goodell }
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.

This certifies that Mr. William Gossell of Templeton in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is by repeated misfortunes, reduced to indigent circumstances and is unable to labour for the support of himself & family.
Oct. 16 th 1818
Ephraim Stone } Selectmen David Cobleigh } of Templeton
quantity say Mr. Goodell, till the war ended during the war were disbanded, which was I think in the Spring of 1783 — The number of Regiments were then reduced — & the Massachusetts Troops ordered to different places — and I have no distinct recollection of seeing him afterward there, tho' from transactions which he relates to me & which I think he could not have known so correctly had he not been personally present I have not a doubt but he continued in the Army till June 1783 — when most of it was disbanded & I was discharged. — and further the account saith not
Elijah Gault
Sept. 11- 1818

I Elijah Gaidel of Phillipston - County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age do hereby say, that in the latter part of April or for- mer part of May A.D. 1781 I joined the Continental Army at West Point - being enlisted for the term of three years - That on my March to the Army, or soon after joining it, I became acquainted with Mr. William Goodell, who belonged to the 8 th Massa- chusetts Regiment, commanded by Col. Michael Jackson, that I continued in the Army - and free quarterly pay Mr. Goodell, till the troops who were enlisted during the war were disbanded, which was I think in the Spring of 1783 - The number of Regiments were then reduced - & the Massachusetts troops ordered to different places - and I have no distinct recollection of seeing him afterwards there, tho' from transactions which he relates to me & which I think he could not have known so correct- ly had he not been personally present I have not a doubt but he continued in the Army till Decem- ber 1783 - when most of it was disbanded & I was discharged. - and further the present with not
Sept. 11. 1818
Elijah Gaidel

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester ss. Templeton September 11 th 1818 Then
Elijah Guild Esq personally appeared, and made oath to the truth of the within Deposition by him subscribed before me — and I further certify, that in my opinion the said Deposition is a personal veracity, in whose affidavit, the fullest confidence may be placed —
John W. Stiles Justice of the Peace

Elijah Gould Departure